Novels and Plays | Units of Study  Novels and Plays Index The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Belle Prater's Boy The Black Stallion The Cat Who Went to Heaven Dear Mr. Henshaw Door in the Wall Father's Arcane Daughter Fellowship of the Ring (Part 1 of The Lord of the Rings trilogy; The Hobbit is a prequel to this trilogy) The Foundling The Giver Hatchet Homesick: My Own Story The Iron Ring The Island Julie of the Wolves Jungle Book The Little Prince Lyddie  The Music of the Dolphins My Side of the Mountain The Neverending Story Park's Quest The Phantom Tollbooth Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes Secret of the Andes Shabanu, Daughter of the Wind Shadow of the Bull Shadow of the Fox Shane Slake's Limbo Strider A Walk in Wolf Wood A Wrinkle in Time Yolonda's Genius Zlata's Diary  Units of Study Index   Personal World  Cultural World  Modern World  Natural World          The Novels  The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Adventures of Tom Sawyer: Historical and Cultural Influences ....student activity sheet and links provide background for the novel Anticipation Guide: Adventures of Tom Sawyer ...includes pre-reading activities ClassicNotes: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (from GradeSaver.com)...includes chapter summaries and analysis, essays, author biography, and a quiz for the novel SparkNotes: Adventures of Tom Sawyer Mark Twain FAQ (from about.com)...links to frequently asked questions about the author  Belle Prater's Boy "Comprehensive" Book Talk: Belle Prater's Boy...suggested extended book talk to interest readers" An Interview with Ruth White...from the Digital Library and Archives Ruth White (from ERIC Clearinghouse)...includes a link to study questions for the novel and information about the author Mona Kerby's Author's Corner...includes a link to "hear the author" Appalachia Chart of Related Books...from Carol Hurst's Children's Literature site Appalachia article..includes idea web for a study of Appalachia Looking for Leaders...article about the decline of the coal industry  The Black Stallion The Black Stallion: The Official Website ...includes links to multiple topics related to the novel including links about Arabian horses, the author, the official fan club, and other books in the Farley series Walter Farley Literary Landmark ...includes a biography of the author from the Venice Public Library in Florida  Cat Who Went to Heaven Cat Who Went to Heaven: Elements of Culture in the Novel ...student activity sheet and links provide background for the novel Reading Assignment: Questions for the Novel Elizabeth Coatsworth ...includes a biographical sketch Elizabeth Coatsworth: Creative Quotes from the Author  Dear Mr. Henshaw Teacher Cyberguide from SCORE...includes lesson activities and related web sites Beverly Cleary Internet Sites (from ERIC Clearinghouse)...pre-reading, guided reading, and post reading ideas for the novel Webquest: Dear Mr. Henshaw...relates effects of environment and monarch butterflies to the novel Dear Mr. Henshaw: Discussion Guide...characters, plot, and theme questions Dear Mr. Henshaw Internet Activities...a variety of student activities related to study of the novel Butterflies: King's Online Extension for the Novel...a study of butterflies related to the novel Activities for Dear Mr. Henshaw ...includes interactive quizzes on parts of a letter and vocabulary for the novel  Door in the Wall The Door in the Wall and Middle Ages WebQuest ...uses a research task related to the time period to enhance the study of the novel Teacher CyberGuide: Door in the Wall (from SCORE)..includes lesson activities and related web sites Nancy Polette Literature Guide: Door in the Wall...includes fun activities using web resources relating to themes in the novel The Door in the Wall: Novel Study Guide ...includes study questions, vocabulary, and enrichment activities for each chapter of the novel The Door in the Wall: Lesson Idea ...suggests a learning activity related to the novel Marguerite de Angeli: Chronology/Biography (from Lapeer County Library)...provides a timeline of important events in the author's life Marguerite de Angeli Papers(from USM de Grummond Collection)...includes a brief biography of the author Marguerite de Angeli Biography (from Educational Paperback Association)  Father's Arcane Daughter E. L. Konigsburg Biography...includes a biography, timeline, and friends and family's "views" of the author About E. L. Konigsburg (from ALA) ...includes a biography and a list of awards the author has received  Fellowship of the Ring Kidreach: The Hobbit...an Anticipation Guide for use with this novel Tolkien Online: The One Ring...billed as the ultimate Lord of the Rings site on the Internet  The Foundling and Other Tales of Prydain The World of Lloyd Alexander...includes author information and a link to a Prydain dictionary The Chronicles of Prydain...includes a pronunciation guide for character names Lloyd Alexander: Teacher Resource Guide...includes links to several biographical sketches as well as lesson plans and other links related to the novels  The Giver Teacher CyberGuide: Giver (from SCORE)..includes lesson activities and extensive list of related web sites Learning About Lois Lowry ...includes a biographical sketch and reviews of her books Teaching Guide: The Giver (from Random House)...includes Internet links, teaching ideas, and cross-curricular connections for the novel  Hatchet Teacher CyberGuide from SCORE..includes lesson activities and related web sites Anticipation Guides for Hatchet ...includes links to three different pre-reading activities Official Gary Paulsen Website (from Random House)...includes an "Ask Gary" feature Gary Paulsen...biography, related links, lessons plans, ERIC Resources PowerPoint Introduction to the Novel Homesick: My Own Story Pre-reading Lesson Activity: Beginning the Journey...includes an extensive list of activities Jean Fritz (from the ERIC Clearinghouse)...extensive list of links about the author  The Iron Ring The SF Site Featured Review: Iron Ring...includes a detailed summary of the novel and links to author biography The World of Lloyd Alexander ...includes author information and links about his novels Lloyd Alexander: Teacher Resource Guide...includes links to several biographical sketches as well as lesson plans and other links related to the novels Cultural Expressions: The Iron Ring...a research/extension activity to follow the novel  The Island Gary Paulsen: A Man of His Times...critical article from Digital Library and Archives Gary Paulsen (from ERIC Clearinghouse)...extensive list of links about the author Author Profile: Gary Paulsen...discusses author's life as it relates to his novels Julie of the Wolves Jean Craighead George ...the author's own personal website Julie and Her Wolves: Themes and Connections...discusses themes of courage, survival, cultural pride, and conservation in the novel Jean Craighead George (from ERIC Clearinghouse) ...biography, related links, lessons plans, ERIC Resources Jean Craighead George: Teacher Resource File The Jungle Book Using Film and Literature in the Classroom: The Jungle Book...a study guide including lessons for the novel  The Little Prince  Lyddie Teacher CyberGuide: Lyddie (Jewell) (from SCORE)......includes lesson activities and related web sites Teacher CyberGuide: Lyddie (Silverstein)(from SCORE)......includes lesson activities and related web sites Katherine Paterson's Lyddie: Travel Within and Beyond (from Digital Library and Archives) Lyddie (from Carol Hurst's Literature Website)...includes activities and "things to notice and talk about and related links Lyddie: An Internet Hotlist ...relevant links for background for the novel Lyddie by Katherine Paterson ...includes links to author information, pictures, a PowerPoint presentation, and information regarding Lowell Katherine Paterson (from the Internet Public Library) Katherine Paterson: Autobiographical Sketch The Music of Dolphins Mrs. Ryan Hears the Music of the Dolphins...includes links to Karen Hesse, dolphins, Cuba, and other novel-related topics Music of the Dolphins World Wide Web Guided Search...question and answer worksheet based on links to novel-related topics Karen Hesse (from ERIC Clearinghouse)...extensive list of links about the author Karen Hesse Biography...includes quotes from the author\  My Side of the Mountain Jean Craighead George ...the author's own personal website Teacher CyberGuide: My Side of the Mountain from SCORE ...includes lesson activities and extensive list of related web sites My Side of the Mountain TeacherView ...includes a review of the book and suggested activities My Side of the Mountain Curriculum Integration .....includes ideas for connections to other curricular subjects Discussion Questions (from BookMuse.com) Jean Craighead George (from ERIC Clearinghouse) ...biography, related links, lessons plans, ERIC Resources The Neverending Story Park's Quest The Official Katherine Paterson Website...includes a link to an extensive autobiographical sketch Park's Quest Discussion Guide...includes discussion questions, topics, and an interview with the author about the novel Quest: A Unit Plan...unit built around this theme that uses this novel Katherine Paterson (from ERIC Clearinghouse).... other links about the author and lesson plan links for the novel Katherine Paterson WWW Links Katherine Paterson (from the Internet Public Library) Katherine Paterson: Autobiographical Sketch  The Phantom Tollbooth Discussion Questions for the Novel ...scroll to find list of questions related to the novel Phantom Tollbooth: Literature Circle Guide ...lesson plan with handouts for conducting a literature circle with the novel Phantom Tollbooth ...includes teaching ideas, bibliographies, and information about the author The Road to Dictionopolis: Interview with Norman Juster  Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes Teacher Cyberguide from SCORE...includes lesson activities and extensive list of related web sites Anticipation Guides (from KidReach) ...includes links to three different pre-reading activities A Web Quest for the Novel...includes question and answer activities and related websites Cranes for Peace Project ...award-winning site related to the Sadako story Atomic Bomb Decision...links to primary source documents related to the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki Hiroshima Archive...includes links to many photographs and documents for the study of the bombing of that city Sadako (from Japan Online)...includes a PDF file (downloadable) lesson plan Eleanor Coerr, Children's Books Author ...personal web page of the author Eleanor Coerr (from Educational Paperbacks site) ...includes quotes from the author about her work Sadako Curriculum Integration ...includes ideas for connections to other curricular subjects Mrs. Carbone's Sadako Site...excellent list of links related to novel topics  Secret of the Andes Ann Nolan Clark Papers ...includes a biographical sketch of the author Cultures of the Andes ...photos and more related to the culture and geography of the region Destination: Peru (from LonelyPlanet) Peakware from World Mountain Encyclopedia ...information about the Andes Mountains Shabanu: Daughter of the Wind Children's Literature: Suzanne Staples...brief biographical sketch Suzanne Fisher Staples(from ERIC Clearinghouse).... links about the author and lesson plan links for the novel Core Values Reading...contains a link to a downloadable teaching guide for the novel that will open with MS Word Glencoe Literature Library: Shabanu...link containing a downloadable study guide in PDF format (need Adobe Acrobat Reader) Guide to Pakistan - Punjab...includes pictures of the Cholistan Desert and surrounding territory Pakistan Web Directory - Punjab...provides background information on the Cholistan Deseret  Shadow of a Bull  Shadow of the Fox  Shane The Jack Schaefer HomePage...includes links to author's home page, s student study guide Shane Student Study Guide .includes study questions, vocabulary, and enrichment activities for each chapter of the novel Shane Film Notes ...includes historical background for the story and Internet links to more information Jack (Warner) Schaefer (1907-1991) (from books and writers site)...biography and list of works Jack Schaefer Papers: Biography  Slake's Limbo Slake's Limbo (from Carol Hurst Literature Web) ...an essay/review of the novel Felice Holman Papers ...includes a biographical sketch Finding a Place to Belong ...themed unit lesson plan related to homelessness Yahoo: Homelessness: Children ...links related to homelessness and children Unofficial Site of the New York City Subway The Mole People ...interesting site with links discussing subway dwellers as potential urban legend or myth  Strider Beverly Cleary (from ERIC Clearinghouse) Beverly Cleary: Teacher Resource File  A Walk in Wolf Wood NetSERF's Hypertext Medieval Glossary ...alphabeticaly arranged listing of medieval terms Castles of the World ...includes history, weapons, tours, and a castles for kids link Medieval Culture ... includes link to "Life in a Medieval Castle" Changing Worldviews: Great Middle Ages Websites Castle Discovery: A WebQuest  A Wrinkle in Time Madeleine L'Engle: An Author Unit (from SCORE)...cyberguide which includes lesson activities and extensive list of related web sites Bonastra: The Madeleine L'Engle WWW Resource...unofficial web resource to anything related to the author and her work  Yolonda's Genius Response Activities for Yolonda's Genius... ideas for student response to the reading of the novel Information about the Author, Carol Fenner...a brief biography and list of works Chicago 101...general information about the city of Chicago Harmonicalessons.com...everything about the harmonica in one place B.B. King: The King of the Blues...information about the famous guitarist  Zlata's Diary Internet Connections for Zlata's Diary ...includes numerous links to sites for geogrphical and historical background for the book Media Center Scavenger Hunt Questions (from N. Bethesda Middle School) ...questions related to the book's background and suggested library resources for finding the answers Teaching from a Student's Perspective ...lesson plan combining Diary of Anne Frank and this book Journal Writing Lesson Plan  Units of Study  Personal World Cultural World Greek Mythology...an introduction to Ancient Greek mythology Myths & Legends for American Indian Youth...traditional Native American stories, legends and myths Perseus Project...a digital library on Ancient Greece and Rome Tales of Wonder( Folk and Fairy Tales from Around the World)...includes folk tales from around the world  Modern World Tales of Wonder( Folk and Fairy Tales from Around the World)...includes fairy tales from around the world   Natural World The Natural World: A Research Module...an online guide to the research process to suggest solutions for a local environmental problem   Home Baltimore County Public Schools | Essential Curriculum | Research Models | The Library Office | Professional Library | Teacher Resources | Student Resources | Parent Resources | Reading Page | Fee-based Databases | SAILOR: MD Info Network | BCPL Public Library | Reference Desk | Search the Web